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Crime
Police: Motive remains unclear in Scottsdale hotel assault
Health care
Health-care networks accelerate expansion as Valley grows
Local News
VACATION RENTALS

Scottsdale-based vacation rental firm ranked as top new franchise

Vacation rental company Casago was listed as a top new franchise by Entrepreneur.com. The companies included on the list are ranked based on the scores they received in the Franchise 500 …
MUSIC

Scottsdale musician named a Yamaha Artist

Desert Hills Community School of Music’s Artistic Director Vitaly Serebriakov was recently named a Yamaha Artist. This designation is bestowed upon artists who are active performers and/or …
Real Estate

Scottsdale hotel sells to Texas group

Cushman and Wakefield advised the sale of the Residence Inn by Marriott on Scottsdale Road, the company announced. The hotel — located at 17011 N Scottsdale Road — was sold for an …
FINANCIAL SERVICES AWARD

Barron’s names Wilde Wealth Management to Top 100 list

Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services, was named to …

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UPDATE

Scottsdale police arrest 2 in assault at Extended Stay America in Old Town

Two men have been arrested and a another man suffered a fractured skill and cuts in an assault Sunday night at the Extended Stay America near 3500 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale police said. …

Shevtsov joins Scottsdale law firm

Rose Law Group continues expansion of its litigation practice in order to help its clientele navigate complex problems, welcoming experienced litigator and trial attorney Daniel Shevtsov to its team. …
BUSINESS

Advanced Home Watch Services earns accreditation

Advanced Home Watch Services has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association. The association was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry …
Business

Private jet charter launches flights to Aspen from Scottsdale

Set Jet, Inc., a membership-based private jet charter program headquartered in Scottsdale, has announced their newest route connecting southern California and Scottsdale with Aspen, Colo. The …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility

Milhaven: Scottsdale needs to be proactive about Rio Verde Foothills water

Water is the lifeblood of Arizona’s future and is one of the most important issues facing Scottsdale.

Too many bites: Managing the sandwich era of life

The average life expectancy in the United States is nearing 80 years old, and according to the most recent U.S. Census research, life expectancy is projected to increase to nearly 86 years over …

Collins: Resources, support for seniors with hearing loss

Most of us know someone who has hearing loss. Some of you may be experiencing hearing loss yourself. In fact, more than 48 million people in the United States currently experience some degree of …
Dr. Molly Santosuosso

Santosuosso: Iron deficiency symptoms, how to treat it

An estimated 1.6 billion people worldwide have an iron deficiency. Being deficient in iron causes anemia, a condition where your body doesn’t make enough red blood cells to send oxygen to your …
Andrew Scheck

Scheck: The secret life of trash – part II

In part one we discussed what a landfill is and what really happens to the trash. In part two I would like to discuss how we can begin to make the necessary changes that will limit what we put in …

Caputi: Investment, economic development will suffer under an asset tax

At a time when our city, like so many others, is working hard to boost the local economy, President Biden’s new budget proposal includes a tax that would directly discourage investment and have …

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Calendar of events
SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION
Lee University held its 187th commencement on May 6.

Scottsdale residents obtain degrees

Carson James Little and Gracyn Benck of Scottsdale have graduated with degrees in business administration and arts this May. According to a press release, Little received a Master of Business …
Pipeline AZ is an online platform to provide students with career tools and resources.

Scottsdale Community College offers career tools via Pipeline AZ

Scottsdale Community College is partnering with Pipeline AZ, an Arizona career development and job platform, to provide students with a comprehensive resource that connects academic progress with …
Jordan Grace Kuhn earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Scottsdale resident earns degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Jordan Grace Kuhn of Scottsdale was among a record 3,669 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement May 19 and 20. Kuhn earned a Bachelor of …
Scottsdale Community College is at 9000 E. Chaparral Road.

Maricopa County college district wants new bachelor’s program at Scottsdale campus

The Maricopa County Community College District is looking to expand its selection of bachelor’s degree programs this fall and next year. Under consideration for Scottsdale Community …
The Scottsdale Unified School District is putting a $22.1 million-maintenance and operations override on the Nov. 7 ballot. The override will not provide any new money to the district but will hold funding at current levels.

Scottsdale Unified going for override election in November

The Scottsdale Unified School District will be asking voters to extend the maintenance and operations override on the Nov. 7 ballot. The district’s governing board voted 4-1 during its May 16 …
Scottsdale Entertainment
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers will host it’s first slider eating contest, with the qualifying round taking place June 17, at 3 p.m. at all 14 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers locations across the Phoenix metro area. The championship final round happens July 4, at Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld.

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers hosts slider eating contest

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers will host it’s first slider eating contest, with the qualifying round taking place June 17, at 3 p.m. at all 14 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers locations across …
Desert Hills Presbyterian Church is pleased to present the next concert in its Arts at the Rocks performing arts series, as it welcomes We3 to the stage on Sunday, July 16 at 4 p.m. at 34605 N. Tom Darlington Rd., in Scottsdale

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents We3

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church is pleased to present the next concert in its Arts at the Rocks performing arts series, as it welcomes We3 to the stage on Sunday, July 16 at 4 p.m. at 34605 N. Tom …
Juneteenth will be celebrated at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Civic Center.

Scottsdale celebrates Juneteenth at Civic Center

Scottsdale’s free Community Juneteenth Celebration, presented by Mayo Clinic, is back by popular demand. Hosted by the city of Scottsdale and Scottsdale Arts, the afternoon of culture, …
The first 100 children at Summer Friday's will receive Scottsdale Quarter sunglasses and themed toys.

Family-friendly event in Scottsdale Quarter on Fridays

Scottsdale Quarter invites families to cool down in the splash fountain during Summer Fridays, a weekly event offering music, treats and entertainment for kids. The event takes place on Friday …
Pink Floyd cover band Shine On Floyd will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of the “Dark Side of the Moon” album June 30 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street, June 30.

Shine on Floyd performs at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Pink Floyd cover band Shine On Floyd will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of the “Dark Side of the Moon” album June 30 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 …

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